Updates BUILDING.md to reflect recent changes in build-native.sh, especially
the Xcode Command Line Tools prerequisite check and the clean-build script.
Problem:
- BUILDING.md didn't mention Xcode Command Line Tools prerequisite
(recently added to build-native.sh)
- clean-build.sh script exists but wasn't documented
- iOS build troubleshooting lacked Command Line Tools guidance
Changes:
- Add Xcode Command Line Tools to Prerequisites section
- Document installation command (xcode-select --install)
- Include verification steps (xcode-select -p, xcodebuild -version)
- Note that build script automatically checks for these tools
- Explain that sqlite3 is part of Command Line Tools
- Document clean-build.sh script in Build Scripts section
- Basic usage: ./scripts/clean-build.sh
- All options: --all, --clean-gradle-cache, --clean-derived-data,
--reinstall-node
- Explain when to use clean builds
- Enhance iOS Native Build Process section
- Add prerequisite note about Command Line Tools
- Include troubleshooting commands for pod install issues
- Reference prerequisites section for details
- Add comprehensive troubleshooting sections
- Clean Build section at start of Troubleshooting
- Recommends clean-build as first step for many issues
- Lists when to use clean builds
- iOS Build Issues section
- Command Line Tools configuration errors
- SQLite/linker issues and pkgx conflicts
- CocoaPods installation problems
- All with clear solutions and commands
The documentation now accurately reflects:
- Xcode Command Line Tools as required iOS prerequisite
- clean-build.sh as available build tool
- Complete iOS troubleshooting workflow
Files modified:
- BUILDING.md
- Fix async/await usage in background fetch handler
- Fix Core Data metadata access errors
- Replace SQLITE_TRANSIENT with nil for Swift compatibility
- Fix PermissionStatus interface and type casts in test app
- Add iOS setup documentation to BUILDING.md
- Update iOS sync workflow to handle Podfile regeneration
Resolves all iOS compilation errors and improves test app setup process.
Restructure Android project from nested module layout to standard
Capacitor plugin structure following community conventions.
Structure Changes:
- Move plugin code from android/plugin/ to android/src/main/java/
- Move test app from android/app/ to test-apps/android-test-app/app/
- Remove nested android/plugin module structure
- Remove nested android/app test app structure
Build Infrastructure:
- Add Gradle wrapper files (gradlew, gradlew.bat, gradle/wrapper/)
- Transform android/build.gradle from root project to library module
- Update android/settings.gradle for standalone plugin builds
- Add android/gradle.properties with AndroidX configuration
- Add android/consumer-rules.pro for ProGuard rules
Configuration Updates:
- Add prepare script to package.json for automatic builds on npm install
- Update package.json version to 1.0.1
- Update android/build.gradle to properly resolve Capacitor dependencies
- Update test-apps/android-test-app/settings.gradle with correct paths
- Remove android/variables.gradle (hardcode values in build.gradle)
Documentation:
- Update BUILDING.md with new structure and build process
- Update INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md to reflect standard structure
- Update README.md to remove path fix warnings
- Add test-apps/BUILD_PROCESS.md documenting test app build flows
Test App Configuration:
- Fix android-test-app to correctly reference plugin and Capacitor
- Remove capacitor-cordova-android-plugins dependency (not needed)
- Update capacitor.settings.gradle path verification in fix script
BREAKING CHANGE: Plugin now uses standard Capacitor Android structure.
Consuming apps must update their capacitor.settings.gradle to reference
android/ instead of android/plugin/. This is automatically handled by
Capacitor CLI for apps using standard plugin installation.
TypeScript Import Fixes:
- Use type-only imports for interfaces in all lib files
- Fix import statements in schema-validation.ts, error-handling.ts, typed-plugin.ts, diagnostics-export.ts, StatusView.vue
ESLint Error Fixes:
- Replace all 'any' types with proper type annotations
- Use 'unknown' for unvalidated inputs with proper type guards
- Use Record<string, unknown> for object properties
- Add proper type casting for Performance API and Navigator properties
- Fix deprecated Vue filter by replacing type assertion with function
StatusCard Component Fixes:
- Fix prop type mismatch by changing template structure
- Add getStatusType() function for type-safe status conversion
- Add getStatusDescription() function for descriptive text
- Update HomeView.vue to use multiple StatusCard components in grid
Android Build Fix:
- Fix capacitor.settings.gradle plugin path from 'android' to 'android/plugin'
- Resolve Gradle dependency resolution issue
- Enable successful Android APK generation
Key improvements:
- Full type safety with proper TypeScript interfaces
- ESLint compliance with no remaining errors
- Successful web and Android builds
- Better error handling with typed error objects
- Improved developer experience with IntelliSense support
- Add AAR Duplicate Class Issues section to BUILDING.md with step-by-step solutions
- Create dedicated docs/aar-integration-troubleshooting.md with complete troubleshooting guide
- Document project reference approach (recommended) vs AAR-only approach
- Add verification steps, prevention strategies, and best practices
- Update README.md with links to new documentation
- Resolve duplicate class issues through proper project reference configuration
Fixes AAR integration issues that caused build failures due to plugin being
included both as project reference and AAR file simultaneously.
- Add detailed documentation for Vue 3 test app (test-apps/daily-notification-test/)
- Add comprehensive /android/app structure and editing guidelines
- Document all 15+ build scripts in scripts/ directory
- Add deployment section covering npm publishing and external project integration
- Clarify distinction between plugin module and test app modules
- Update Android Studio capabilities (can now run test apps, test notifications)
- Add complete project structure including test apps and scripts
- Document build processes for all three Android components (plugin, main app, Vue app)
Covers full development workflow from plugin development to production deployment.
Co-authored-by: Matthew Raymer
- Document that npx cap sync fails in plugin development projects (expected behavior)
- Add troubleshooting for incorrect Gradle project names
- List available Gradle projects and recommend :plugin for builds
- Clarify that www/ directory missing is normal for plugin projects
This addresses the specific failures seen in the terminal output and
provides clear guidance for future users.
- Create fix-capacitor-build.sh script to restore fixes after Capacitor operations
- Update build-native.sh to automatically apply fix when needed
- Add warnings to BUILDING.md about auto-generated file risks
- Document which Capacitor commands will overwrite manual fixes
This protects against losing the capacitor.build.gradle fix when running
npx cap sync, npx cap update, or other Capacitor CLI commands.
- Fix capacitor.build.gradle to comment out missing Capacitor integration file
- Create separate plugin module with proper build.gradle configuration
- Copy plugin source code to android/plugin/src/main/java/
- Update settings.gradle to include plugin module
- Fix plugin build.gradle to remove Kotlin plugin dependency
- Successfully build plugin AAR: android/plugin/build/outputs/aar/plugin-release.aar
- Update BUILDING.md with correct build commands and troubleshooting
This resolves the Android Studio build issues by creating a proper
plugin library module separate from the test app.
- Update Last Updated field to 2025-10-12 04:57:00 UTC
- Use actual system date instead of hardcoded date
- Maintains documentation freshness and accuracy
- Document Android Studio setup and limitations
- Explain plugin development vs full app development
- Provide step-by-step build instructions
- Include troubleshooting and best practices
- Cover all build methods: script, command line, Android Studio
- Add testing strategies and development workflow
- Clarify project structure and file organization
This addresses the need for clear build documentation
for developers working with the Capacitor plugin.
